Word Origin & History

fill O.E. fyllan, from P.Gmc. *fullijan (cf. O.S. fulljan, O.N. fylla, O.Fris. fella, Du. vullen, Ger. füllen "to fill"), a derivative of adj. *fullaz "full." The related noun meaning "a full supply" is M.E. fille, from O.E. fylle. To fill the bill (1882) was originally U.S. theatrical slang, in reference to a star whose name would be the only one on a show's poster. Related: Filled; filling.

Example Sentences for filled up

It was filled up by the sound of Tom splashing the water on his face, and by that only.

He said it bitterly, and filled up his glass again: which was a large one.

Kay wheeled the machine up to it, and filled up with gas and oil.

Had they been at once filled up, as is the case in France, they would be finer than ever.

The glasses were filled up again as fast as they were emptied, the booze increased.

And despite Telemachus's protestations he filled up the glasses.

So long as he was filled up he cared little for the class of the fuel.

But finally he returned with an ample armful and filled up the manger.

How each of us filled up the picture from the impulses of his own fancy!